Author: Tom Fucoloro
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Sunday: Can you complete the Ride for Major Taylor/Bike Works fundraiser doubleheader?
I sure hope you didn’t have any other plans on Sunday, because you can do bikes bikes bikes morning ’til night. Bike Works Executive Director Ed Ewing pitched to Seattle Bike Blog that people could attempt a Ride for Major Taylor/Bikecitement doubleheader. Are you up for the challenge? The day kicks off with Cascade Bicycle…
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How Mayor Harrell’s proposed transportation levy compares
The $930 million Move Seattle Levy was the most ambitious city transportation levy in the U.S. in 2015, but it also overpromised on what it could feasibly deliver for those dollars. The result is that Seattle has completed a lot of great work while also failing to meet the goals promised to voters, especially for…
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Tell your boss to go to this
Your boss should go to the Employer Bike Summit Wednesday afternoon at the Central Branch Library in downtown Seattle. It’s a free opportunity to learn and share info on how to make a workplace more bike-friendly and to network, which is an activity I hear bosses love doing. Or if your boss is one of…
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Last day to support a complete Aurora Ave
Public comment closes today (April 12) on early concepts for the future of Aurora Avenue N, the most dangerous street in the city. The good news is that the city is considering some very ambitious ideas for the city-managed state highway, including protected bike lanes and center-running rapid bus lanes. The less good news is…
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Alert 4/20-28: Spokane Street Bridge trail closed without a safe bike detour – UPDATED
UPDATE 4/16: SDOT has shaved a day off the start of the trail closure, saying, “We realized we could accomplish the work planned that day without closing the bridge until April 20.” We have updated this post accordingly. The walking and biking trail on the Spokane Street Bridge will be closed April 20–28, and SDOT…
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Pike Market Preschool family calls for a car-free (or at least tourist-driver-free) Pike Place
My child attended the truly amazing Pike Market Child Care and Preschool for three years before graduating in summer 2023. We biked there every day together. Navigating the market is second nature to her. She knows all the shortcuts and how to find every store (well, every store with candy, magic, or toys). Her allowance…
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